US Bridges

Mo 1 S over Shoal CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 18 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3160

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,776
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 1 S over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 1 S over Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,776 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,842 by 2044. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 1 S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 18 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.23141, -94.54089
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,776 (2024)
Projected traffic34,842 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 1 S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 1 S over Shoal CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 1 S over Shoal CR carry?

About 21,776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 1 S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 1 S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.